Maze
Atari 2600 · 1978
About this game
Märchen Maze ("märchen" means fairy tale in German) is an isometric platform/shooter game loosely based on Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland novels.
The game's story begins as Alice is awakened in the middle of the night by a voice from her mirror, it's Tokei Usagi (who is the game's equivalent of the White Rabbit), he needs Alice's help to rescue the world of mirrors from the Dark Queen who has conquered it.
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Alice must knock enemies over the edge with her bubble blower through nine different worlds, collecting various power-ups, such as rabbit shields and super jump shoes, along the way.
Holding down the fire button generates bigger bubbles, resulting in greater knockback strength.
However, various enemies are also trying to knock Alice off by firing colored marbles that can push Alice over the edge unless they are avoided or jumped over.
There's also a 3 minute time limit for each round and if you run out of time the invincible Jikangire Monster will appear and automatically force Alice off the edge of the platforms if he touches her.
About Atari 2600
The Atari 2600 (1977) was the console that first proved interchangeable game cartridges could sustain a mass-market business, effectively founding the home console industry as we know it. Most common 2600 titles are inexpensive today given how many units and copies were sold, but a small number of extremely rare releases — including several from Atari's own late-era prototype and licensed titles — are among the most valuable cartridges in retro collecting.
Gamevaro tracks Maze for Atari 2600 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding Maze to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This A2600 release dates back to 1978.
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.76 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €10.29 |
| 2026-07-15 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €13.16 |
| 2026-07-15 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €16.42 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Maze, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Atari 2600 titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Maze worth?
Maze for Atari 2600 is currently worth €10.29 loose, €16.42 complete in box. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Maze rare?
Maze has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Atari 2600 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Maze?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Maze, loose is €10.29 and CIB is €16.42 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Maze worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Maze is currently worth €10.29 loose, versus €8.76 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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